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Photo: Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'

Photo: Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'
Photo: Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'
Photo: Hosta 'Fortunei Aureomarginata'

General description

Green leaves with a hint of blue and deep golden-yellow margins measuring 1/8" to 1/2" wide. Margins hold their color all season long. The broadly ovate leaves are slightly puckered. Pale lavender flowers appear on 40" scapes in mid to late summer.

Plant requirements

Full sun to partial shade. Needs constantly moist soil.

Maintenance

Susceptible to slugs and snails!

Practical use

Use for borders, under trees, or in containers. Does well with ferns and other partial-shade plants.

Properties

Variety of
Hosta (general) (Hosta species (general))
Height
60 - 80 cm
Color
Soil type
Any, Clay, Loam
Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
PH
Acid, Neutral
Moisture
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Hardiness
Hardy